Trending
Congress Reaches Bipartisan Deal on Infrastru...Federal Reserve Signals Potential Rate Cut Am...NATO Summit Addresses Growing Security Threat...Major Earthquake Strikes Pacific Rim, Tsunami...Championship Finals: Underdog Team Stuns Favo...
Sports

Jones 1st to plead guilty in NBA gambling case

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.

Published April 28, 2026, 5:03 PM
Updated June 7, 2026, 7:37 AM1.4K
Share𝕏f
Jones 1st to plead guilty in NBA gambling case

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.

Share𝕏f
News17 is committed to delivering accurate, fair, and thoroughly researched reporting. If you believe this article contains an error, please contact our editorial team at corrections@news17.net. We take all reports seriously and will issue corrections promptly when warranted.

Related Stories

Macklin Celebrini on Sharks contract talks, Sidney...
Sports

Macklin Celebrini on Sharks contract talks, Sidney...

The 20-year-old superstar was revealed as the next cover athlete of the EA Sports NHL series.

about 1 hour ago
Continue reading ›
Lee returning to gymnastics ahead of '28 Games
Sports

Lee returning to gymnastics ahead of '28 Games

American gymnastics star Suni Lee is making a run at a third Olympics, announcing her return Tuesday on Instagram, roughly two years ahead of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

about 1 hour ago
Continue reading ›
Bueckers bemoans no Black women HC in WNBA
Sports

Bueckers bemoans no Black women HC in WNBA

Wings star Paige Bueckers called out the lack of Black women head coaches in the WNBA, saying Black women deserve "the same equal opportunity" to coach in the league.

about 1 hour ago
Continue reading ›